News Briefs (Jan. 20, 2015)Rachel’s Challenge at PJHS Wednesday Pottsville School District would like to invite the community to attend a presentation of Rachel’s Challenge at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Pottsville Junior High School. Rachel’s Challenge is a national non-profit organization that exists to equip and inspire individuals to replace acts of violence, bullying and negativity with acts of respect, kindness and compassion. Rachel’s Challenge is based on the lif...

News Briefs (Jan. 18, 2015)RHS Dessert Theatre The second annual Dessert Theatre will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26 and Tuesday, Jan. 27 on the Main Stage at The Center for the Arts at Russellville High School. This year’s theme is “Fairy Tale Creatures,” and students will have the tables decorated accordingly. The entertainment for the evening will include RHS Thespian All State students. There will be musical theatre events, scenes and monologues, plus a few surp...

News Briefs (Jan. 17, 2015)Two Rivers to hold after-school tutoring After-school tutoring will begin in the fifth through 12th grade building at the Two Rivers School District from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday. Tutoring will be available from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Yell County Historical Society event The Yell County Historical Society’s next event is at 6 p.m. Monday at the Senior Center in Dardanelle. The topic is the Civilian Conservation Corps, a group tha...

News Briefs (Jan. 16, 2015)Nonprofit recruiting board members The Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Pope and Yell County is in its 23rd year and is currently recruiting diverse leaders with experience in one or more of the following areas: business planning, advocacy, financial, legal, marketing and technology. The organization gives scholarships to low-income single parents who pursue post-secondary education in preparation for skilled employment. To be considered for ...

News Briefs (Jan. 15, 2015)Election Commission meeting today Pope County Election Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. today at the Pope County Election Headquarters, located at 1509 E. Main St., Suite 7 in Russellville. American Legion Jamboree tonight The Williams Brothers will be featured at the American Legion Jamboree at 6 p.m. tonight at the American Legion Hut. The Williams Brothers include Leaman and Aubry Williams, Leo Eddleman, Frances Jones and George and Vicki...

News Briefs (Jan. 14, 2015)Alzheimer’s support meeting Thursday Area Agency on Aging will host a support group for caregivers at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Dardanelle Senior Activity Center, located at 701 N. 5th St. Anyone who deals with caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is invited to attend. The support group is sponsored by Alzheimer’s Arkansas, a state-wide program providing support and education for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers. For m...

News Briefs (Jan. 13, 2015)No driver’s tests Wednesday No driver’s tests will be given on Wednesday at the Hughes Community Center in Russellville. For more information, contact the Arkansas State Police Headquarters, Troop J, at (479) 754-3096. Dover Chamber Awards Banquet The 36th annual Dover Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Dover School Cafetorium located at the Fine Arts Building. Tickets are available by calling Sandra D...

News Briefs (Jan. 11, 2015)Single Parent Scholarship Fund applications The Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Pope and Yell County is accepting applications for the spring semester until Thursday. If you are a single parent or know of a single parent living in Pope or Yell County and want to attend college but need some financial assistance, call (479) 970-8800 or go to www.pycspsf.org for more information. Pope County Retired Teachers meeting The Pope County Retired Tea...

News Briefs (Jan. 10, 2015)Arkansas Valley Chapter OES meeting The Arkansas Valley Chapter of the Order Of The Eastern Star will meet on Monday. The meeting for installation will begin at 5 p.m., and a dinner will begin at 6. The normal meeting will begin after the dinner. Tri-Peaks Tourism Association meeting The Arkansas River Valley Tri-Peaks Tourism Association will conduct its monthly open meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Lake Dardanelle State Park Visitor Center ...

News Briefs (Jan. 8, 2015)Meet and greet coach Dawson tonight The Russellville Athletic Department will host a meet and greet for Russellville High School head football coach Billy Dawson at 7 p.m. tonight in the Russellville High School Cafeteria. In addition, the public is invited to meet his wife Karen, son, Luke and daughter, Rachel. RHS After Prom Organizational meeting The Russellville High School After Prom will conduct an organizational meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday...

News Briefs (Jan. 7, 2015)American Legion Jamboree Thursday American Legion Jamboree will kick off the year with the Arkansas Country Express at 6 p.m. Thursday at the American Legion Hut across from the depot. The band features Jack George, Pud Maggard, David Bocksnic, Bill Rowlette and Bobby Maggard. Cattlemen’s Association to meet Thursday The Pope County Cattlemen’s Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Russellville First Assembly of God fellowship hall f...

News Briefs (Jan. 6, 2015)City Council meetings tonight The Russellville City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. tonight in the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall for three meetings. A Finance meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by an Agenda Preparation meeting. A special called City Council meeting will be held directly following the Agenda Preparation meeting and will include discussion of 2015 ED Special Funds, agreement for services with the Arka...

News Briefs (Jan. 4, 2015)ARVAC Home Energy Assistance Program ARVAC Winter Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will open Wednesday. The heating program is a one-time payment based on family income and household size. Households or individuals must have proof of income for the previous month for all adults over 18 years of age of the household and a copy of their heating bill. Persons in Yell County (Dardanelle) wishing to apply should visit the ARVAC offi...

News Briefs (Jan. 3, 2015)Meet and greet Coach Dawson The Russellville Athletic Department will host a meet and greet for Russellville High School head football coach Billy Dawson at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Russellville High School Cafeteria. In addition, the public is invited to meet his wife Karen, son Luke and daughter Rachel. Arts Center announces art exhibit River Valley Arts Center has announced the works of Jessica Stevens as its January featured art exhibit. Jes...

News Briefs (Jan. 2, 2015)Kidney Smart Class at library Jan. 8 The Pope County Library System is partnering with DaVita River Valley Dialysis to promote kidney disease awareness with the Kidney Smart class, which will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 in Heritage Hall. The class, which is free, will be taught by Janet Scott, BSN PD RN certified kidney educator. Scott will discuss causes of kidney disease, different stages of kidney disease and health tips. Ligh...

News Briefs (Jan. 1, 2015)Red Barn will not open Friday The Red Barn will not open for singing Friday due to inclement weather. Home Energy Assistance Program ARVAC has announced Winter Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will open Wednesday. The heating program is a one-time payment that is based on family income and household size. Households or individuals must have proof of income for the previous month for all adults over 18 years of age of the househ...

News Briefs (Dec. 31, 2014)Courthouse to be closed Thursday The Pope County Courthouse and county offices, except for emergency type services, will be closed Thursday in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Williams Family Jamboree tonight The Williams Family Jamboree will hold a New Year’s Eve singing from 8 p.m. to midnight tonight. The event will feature a potluck dinner, and those coming are asked to bring a covered dish or finger food. The jamboree is held 2 1/2 m...

News Briefs (Dec. 28, 2014)Special called City Council meeting A special called City Council meeting to organize the City Council Rules and Regulations for 2015 will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the City Council Chambers. For more information, call (479) 968-1002. Library accepting Food for Fines The Arkansas River Valley Regional Library is conducting the program “Food for Fines.” The library will accept nonperishable food items through Wednesday. Donated items will...

News Briefs (Dec. 27, 2014)Blood Institute Blood Drive Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Center and Arkansas Blood Institute (ABI) will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Donors will be entered in a drawing to win a seven-day Caribbean cruise for two. Arkansas Blood Institute is a nonprofit blood center that provides every drop of blood that is needed for patients in 21 hospitals throughout western and south central Arkansas. Donations can be ma...